suffrutescent

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Adjective suffrutescent has 1 sense

suffrutescent - of a plant; having a woody base that does not die down each year
Antonym: nonwoody (indirect, via woody)

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Suffrutescent

Definition:

(adjective) Describing a plant or shrub that has a woody base but herbaceous upper parts.

Meanings:

Botany: (of a plant) Undergoing a transition between herbaceous and woody.

Examples:

Example 1: The suffrutescent bush had thick, woody stems and delicate flowers.

Example 2: The suffrutescent perennial plant proved to be highly adaptable to various weather conditions.

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